With the current developments in technology we have to remind ourselves just what a big event today's anniversary was at the time.
A live wrestling show, and what a show, broadcast live to eleven cinemas around the country. Three weeks earlier the same treatment had been given to the second Ali-Cooper World title match broadcast from Arsenal Stadium.
Working overseas, on this day in history, Prince Kumali beat Roland Bock in Berlin, Germany, on this day in 1961.
On our TV screens, on this day in 1968: -
Tony Charles v Johnny Yearsley
Spencer Churchill v Steve Haggetty
Leon Fortuna bt Julien Morice